DSP-Quattro vs WaveLab

DSP-Quattro is a macOS application for editing and mastering audio files, burning audio CD-ROMs, hosting plug-ins, and processing batches. Its editor supports multiple audio formats, waveform editing, sound enhancement, and real-time processing. It hosts 64-bit Audio Unit effects and instruments, but does not load VST plug-ins. Version 6 requires macOS 10.14 or newer and runs natively on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Listed delivery formats include AIFF, WAVE, MP3, M4A, CAF, FLAC, AAC, DDP, raw binary, and dual L/R mono. The demo has no time limit, but saving or exporting audio, exporting DDP, and burning audio CD-ROM are unavailable in it. The new license is listed at $99 a month; the $49 a month upgrade is for customers registered to a previous DSP-Quattro or DSP-AudioCDBuilder version. The license is for personal use and belongs to one owner. Email support is listed, and refunds may be requested within 14 days after purchase.

WaveLab is an audio mastering and editing suite for Windows and macOS. Its tools cover audio editing, audio montage, batch processing, and spectral editing, with multitrack editing, noise reduction, and video synchronization also listed. It supports VST 3 plug-ins from other manufacturers. The edition comparison lists podcasting integrations with SoundCloud, Spreaker, Podbean, Buzzsprout, and Castos, and says Pro and Elements can replace audio in video.

WaveLab Pro 13 includes Dolby Atmos mastering tools for ADM file editing, loudness control, and album assembly. It supports sample rates up to 384 kHz and more than 1,000 audio tracks; Elements 13 supports up to 96 kHz and eight tracks. Downloads are listed for Windows 10 64-bit version 22H2 or newer, Windows 11 version 24H2 or newer, and macOS 14, 15, or 26. The pricing note is From $99.99 · 60-day trial. A free WaveLab LE copy is available with qualifying hardware and a Download Access Code. The Pro trial requires signing in or creating a Steinberg ID.